List of political families in the Philippines

The following is a list of the most notable political families of the Philippines, each with the areas in which their influence was/is strong. Names in bold indicate the individual was/is a President of the Philippines.

The Philippine political arena is mainly arranged and operated by families or alliances of families, rather than organized around the voting for political parties.

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A

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Abad FamilyBatanes
  • Jorge Abad:[1] Congressman of Batanes (1949–1957, 1962–1965, 1969–1972)
    • Aurora Barsana-Abag:[2] wife of Jorge Abag; Congressman of Batanes (1965–1969)
    • Florencio Abad:[2] son of Jorge Abag; Cabinet Secretary (1989–1990, 2004–2005, 2010–present); Congressman of Batanes (1987–1989, 1995–2004)
Abalos FamilyMandaluyong
    • Benjamin Abalos, Sr.:[3] mayor of Mandaluyong City; chairman of MMDA; chairman of COMELEC
      • Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos, Jr.:[3] son of Benjamin Abalos, Sr.; mayor of Mandaluyong City
      • Jonathan Abalos: son of Benjamin Abalos, Sr.; Mandaluyong City councilor
      • Charisse Abalos: daughter of Benjamin Abalos, Jr.; Mandaluyong City councilor
    • Arsenio Abalos:[3] brother of Benjamin Abalos, Sr.; barangay captain of Hagdang Bato Itaas; Mandaluyong City councilor
Abaya FamilyCavite
  • Plaridel M. Abaya –[4] representative, 1st district (1995–2004)
Acosta FamilyBukidnon
Afable FamilyZambales
  • Valentin Afable
  • Virgilio Afable – Congressman of the lone district of Zambales (5th Congress 1961–1965)
Aguilar(-Villar) FamilyLas Piñas and Muntinlupa
Albano FamilyIsabela
  • Delfin Albano:[6] representative, Lone District of Isabela (1957–1965)
    • Delfinito C. Albano;[6] son of Delfin Albano; mayor, Ilagan, Isabela (2001–2007)
    • Rodolfo Albano Jr.:[6] son of Delfin Albano; vice governor, Isabela (1960–1964); representative, lone district of Isabela (1969–1973, 1978–1986); representative, 1st district, Isabela (1987–1998, 2001–2004, 2010–2013); chairperson, Energy Regulatory Commission
      • Rodolfo Albano III;[6] son of Rodolfo Albano Jr.; representative, 1st District of Isabela (1998–2001, 2004–2010); vice governor of Isabela (2010–2013)
      • Mila Albano-Mamuag;[6] daughter of Rodolfo Albano Jr.; mayor, Cabagan, Isabela (2001–2004)
      • Rene T. Albano Jr.:[6] cousin of Rodolfo Albano III; vice mayor, Cabagan, Isabela (2004–2007)
      • Antonio Albano; vice governor of Isabela (2013–present)
Alcala FamilyQuezon
  • Anacleto Alcala Sr.: former governor of Quezon Province, uncle of Proceso Alcala, grandfather of Anacleto Alcala III
    • Anacleto Alcala III: grandson of Anacleto Alcala Sr., councilor Lucena City (2013–present)
    • Proceso Alcala:[7] nephew of Anacleto Alcala Sr., representative, 2nd District, Quezon (2004–2010), current DA Secretary (2010–present)
      • Irvin M. Alcala: son of Proceso Alcala; representative, 2nd District, Quezon (2010–2013)
    • Vicente J. Alcala:[7] brother of Proceso Alcala; vice governor, Quezon (2010–2013), Congressman, 2nd District of Quezon (2013–present) and provincial board member, Quezon (2001–2010)
    • Hermilando Alcala Jr.: brother of Proceso and Vicente Alcala; Punong Barangay, Cotta, Lucena City (-present)
      • Roderick A. Alcala:[7] nephew of Proceso Alcala; mayor, Lucena City (2012–present) councilor, Lucena City (1998–2001); vice mayor, Lucena City (2001–2007 and 2010–2012)
Alfelor FamilyCamarines Sur and Bulacan
  • Felix O. Alfelor, Sr.:[8] mayor, Iriga City; governor, Camarines Sur
    • Felix Alfelor, Jr.:[8] son of Felix Sr.; representative, 4th District, Camarines Sur (2001–2010)
      • Madelaine A. Gazmen:[9] niece of Felix Jr.; provincial board member, Camarines Sur (2001–2004); mayor, Iriga City (2004–2013)
    • Ciriaco Alfelor:[9] son of Felix Sr.; representative, 4th district, Camarines Sur (1987–1998)
    • Emmanuel R. Alfelor:[9] son of Felix Sr.; mayor, Iriga City (2001–2004)
    • Ronald Felix Alfelor – mayor, Iriga City (2013–present)
Almario FamilyDavao Oriental
  • Manuel Zosa:[10] representative, 6th district, Cebu (1949–1972)
    • Thelma Z. Almario:[10] niece of Manuel; mayor, Mati (1967–1977); representative, 2nd district, Davao Oriental (1987–1998); vice governor, Davao Oriental (2001–2004)
      • Jose Mayo Almario:[10] son of Thelma; representative, 2nd district, Davao Oriental (1998–2007)
Alonto FamilyLanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte
  • Alonto Family
    • Sultan Alauya Adiong Alonto, first Muslim senator, and signatory to the 1935 Constitution
      • Ahmad Domocao Alonto, governor, Congressmen, senator 1958–1961 (Son)
      • Abdul Ghaffur Alonto, governor and ambassador, Lanao del Sur, 1960–1964,1964–1967 (Son[11])
      • Princess Tarhata Alonto-Lucman, governor, Lanao del Sur 1970–1974, OIC 1987–1988 (Daughter)
      • Abul Khayr Alonto, Speaker, ARMM (grandson)
      • Normala Alonto Lucman, vice governor, (granddaughter) Lanao Del Sur
      • Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., governor, Lanao del Sur (great-grandson) – present
      • Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong, assembly and regional governor, ARMM (great-grandson)
      • Ricky Alonto Mamainte, municipal mayor Bayang (great-grandson)
      • Zia Alonto Adiong, assemblyman 1st District Lanao del sur, ARMM (great-grandson) present
      • Yasser Alonto Balindong, assemblyman 2nd District Lanao Del Sur, ARMM (great-grandson) present
      • Alexander G. Alonto, Jr, 1st District coard member, (great-grandson) present
      • Abdulrashid Alonto Balindong, board member Liga ng Barangay, Lanao Del Sur (great-grandson) present
      • Amer Gary Alonto Balindong-II vice mayor and OIC mayor of Malabang (great-grandson)
      • Haroun Al-Rashid Alonto Lucman, Regional vice-governor-ARMM (grandson)
      • Abdul Mikhail Alonto B Balindong (great-grandson)
    • Datu Birua Alonto, mayor, Marawi City, 1938 (brother)
    • Rashid Lucman, Congressman, (Brother in Law)
    • Mamintal Adiong, Congressman and governor, Lanao del Sur (Nephew)
    • Pangalian M. Balindong, 1971 ConCon Delegate and RLA Speaker, Congressman Deputy Speaker 2nd District (Son in Law) – present
    • Jamal Alonto, municipal mayor, Bubong (Nephew)
Alvarez FamilyDavao del Norte, Zamboanga City
Ampatuan FamilyMaguindanao
Angara FamilyAurora
Antonino FamilyNueva Ecija, La Union and General Santos
  • Gaudencio Antonino – Senator of the Philippines (1961–1967)
    • Magnolia Antonino – former Congresswoman of the First district of La Union (1965–1967), Senator of the Philippines (1967–1972)
    • Darlene Antonino-Custodio – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from South Cotabato's First District (2001–2010), mayor of General Santos City (2010–2013)
    • Rodolfo Antonino – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's Fourth District (2004–2013)
    • Magnolia Antonino Nadres – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's Fourth District (2013–present)
Aquino FamilyCaraga
  • Jose C. Aquino Sr. – governor 1964–1966, Congressman 1967–1969
    • Jose "Joboy" Aquino II – incumbent representative CARAGA (2007–present)
Aquino FamilySorsogon
  • Rafael C. Aquino Sr. – Congressman 7th Congress (1969–1972)
    • Rodolfo N. Aquino – 3-term board member 1st District
    • Rebecca L. Aquino – current board member 1st District
Aquino FamilyTarlac
Arroyo FamilyCamarines Sur, Negros Occidental and Pampanga
Arroyo FamilyCamarines Sur
    • Joker Arroyo: senator (2001–2013)
    • Jack Arroyo:[15] brother of Joker; governor, Camarines Sur (1950s)
Asistio FamilyCaloocan
    • Cornelio Asistio Cordero :mayor (1941–1944)
    • Macario Asistio, Sr: mayor (1952–1972)
      • Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr. – mayor (1980–1995)
      • Luis "Baby" Asistio – representative, 2nd District of Caloocan City (1992–2001, 2004–2007)
        • Macario "Maca" Asistio III – councilor, 2nd District of Caloocan City (2004–2013), vice-mayor (2013–present)
      • Aurora Asistio-Henson – representative, 1st District of Caloocan City (1992–1997)
        • Onet Asistio-Henson – Punong Barangay (2007–2013), 1st District Councilor of Caloocan City (2013–present)
    • Alejandro Asistio Fider: mayor (1976–1978)
    • Albert Asistio-Munoz: former presidential advisor
    • Dean Asistio: – councilor, 1st District of Caloocan City (2013–present)
Atienza FamilyManila

B

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Bagatsing FamilyManila and Muntinlupa
  • Ramon Bagatsing – representative, 3rd District of Manila (1957–1965; 1969–1972) and Mayor of Manila (1972–1986)
    • Amado Bagatsing – representative, 5th District of Manila; son
      • Don Juan Bagatsing – councilor, 4th District of Manila
    • Ramon Bagatsing, Jr. – representative, 4th District of Manila (1987–1998); son
      • Don Ramon Bagatsing – councilor, 4th District of Manila (1998–2004)
      • Roberto "Robbie" Bagatsing Oca – former councilor, 3rd District of Manila; nephew of Amado and Ramon Bagatsing, Jr.
      • Ryan Bagatsing – councilor of Muntinlupa City (2001–2010); nephew of Amado and Ramon Bagatsing, Jr.
Bangoy FamilyDavao City
Barzaga FamilyCavite
  • Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga – representative, 4th District of Cavite (2010–present) and 2nd District of Cavite (2007–2012) and mayor, Municipality of Dasmariñas (1998–2007)
    • Jennifer Austria-Barzaga: wife of Elipidio; mayor, City of Dasmariñas (2009–present) and Municipality of Dasmariñas (2007–2009)
Belmont FamilyQuezon City
  • Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, Jr. – Speaker of the House of Representatives, representative of the 4th District and mayor (2001–2010)
    • Josefina "Joy" Belmonte – vice mayor; daughter of Sonny Belmonte[16]
    • Dennis Belmonte – brother of Sonny Belmonte[16]
      • Christopher "Kit" Belmonte – representative, 6th District; son of Sonny Belmonte's brother Dennis[16]
    • Reicardo Belmonte – brother of Sonny Belmonte[16]
      • Ricardo "RJ" Belmonte – councilor, 1st District; son of Sonny Belmonte's brother Reicardo[16]
    • Eric Belmonte – brother of Sonny Belmonte[16]
      • Vincent Belmonte – councilor, 4th District; son of Sonny Belmonte's brother Eric[16]
Bernabe FamilyParañaque
  • Florencio Bernabe Sr. – mayor, Municipality of Parañaque (1965–1986); father
    • Florencio Bernabe Jr. –[17] mayor, Parañaque City (2004–2013)
      • Florencio Bernabe III –[17] son of Florencio Jr.; councilor, Parañaque City (2010–2013)
Biazon FamilyMuntinlupa
  • Rodolfo Biazon: senator (1992–1995; 1998–2010); representative, lone district, Muntinlupa (2010–present)
Bichara FamilyAlbay
  • Alfonso Bichara – former governor of Albay
    • Al Francis Bichara – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 2nd District (2007–present), former governor of Albay (1995–2004), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 3rd District (1992–1995), former mayor of Ligao (1986–1992)
Binay FamilyMakati
  • Jejomar Binay – Vice President of the Philippines (2010–present), former mayor of Makati (1986–1987, 1988–1998, 2001–2010)
    • Elenita Binay – former mayor of Makati (1998–2001)
    • Maria Lourdes "Nancy" Binay – Senator of the Philippines (2013–present)
    • Mar-Len Abigail "Abby" Binay – Congresswoman of Makati's 2nd District (2007–present)
    • Jejomar Erwin "Junjun" Binay, Jr. – mayor of Makati (2010–2015), member of the Makati city council from the 1st district (2001–2010), former Sangguniang Kabataan chairman of Barangay San Antonio, Makati (1992–2001)
Biron FamilyIloilo
  • Hernan Biron, Sr. – Mayor, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo (present)
    • Ferjinel G. Biron – former Congressman, 4th District of Iloilo
    • Hernan Biron, Jr. – Congressman, 4th District of Iloilo (2013–present)
Bulut FamilyApayao
  • Elias Kirtug Bulut Sr. – mayor of Calanasan (2010–present), former provincial governor of Apayao (2001–2010), former Congressman of Lone District of Apayao (1998–2001), former Congressman of Legislative District of Kalinga-Apayao (1992–1995, 1995–1998), former mayor of Calanasan (1981–1992)
    • Elias "Butzy" Bulut, Jr. – son of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; provincial governor of Apayao (2010–present), former Congressman of Lone District of Apayao (2001–2010), former mayor of Calanasan (1998–2001), former vice mayor of Calanasan (1995–1998)
    • Eleanor "Leah" Bulut-Begtang – daughter of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; Congressman of Lone District of Apayao (2010–present), former mayor of Calanasan (2001–2010)
    • Shamir Bulut – son of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; municipal councilor of Calanasan (2013–present)
    • Shirley "Galang" Kirtug-Romero – niece of Elias K. Bulut Sr.; provincial board member of Apayao 1st District (2013–present), former municipal councilor of Calanasan (2010–2013)

C

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Cadiao FamilyAntique
  • Josue Lacson Cadiao – provincial governor (1955–1963), also served as Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission, and a Commissioner of the Philippine Sugar Commission (PHILSUCOM) during the Marcos Administration. A forbear from his maternal (Lacson) side is Don Roman Alojado, who was capitan municipal (1895–1898) of Culasi, Antique.[19][20][21][22][23]
    • Lolita Javier Cadiao – served as vice-governor of Antique Province during the Marcos Administration, wife of Josue Lacson Cadiao.[19]
      • Rhodora Javier Cadiao – current provincial governor of Antique; also served as vice-governor of Antique Province prior to becoming governor, daughter of former governor Josue Lacson Cadiao and former vice-governor Lolita Javier Cadiao.[24][25][19][22]
      • Linda Cadiao Palacios – served as mayor of Culasi, Antique (1998–2001), daughter of Josue Lacson Cadiao and Lolita Javier Cadiao.[19][22]
  • Flaviano Cadiao Mosquera – served as mayor of Culasi, Antique (1967–1980); also served as provincial board member (1992–1998), nephew of Josue Lacson Cadiao, his mother, Jovita Lacson Cadiao vda de Mosquera, is the sister of Josue Lacson Cadiao. A forbear on his paternal (Mosquera) side is Don Enrique Salvani, mayor (c. 1898) of Patnongon, Antique, and later governor of Antique Province (1922–1931); and earlier, Don Ramon Manzanilla, gobernadorcillo (c. 1887) of Patnongon, Antique.[19][20][22]
    • Ediviano Lomugdang Mosquera – served as vice-mayor of Culasi, Antique (2004–2010); also served as town councilor prior to becoming vice-mayor, son of Flaviano Cadiao Mosquera[19][22]
      • April Deevian Mosquera - served as municipal councilor of Culasi, Antique (2010-2013), daughter of Ediviano Lomugdang Mosquera [26][27]
Calalay FamilyQuezon City
  • Rey Calalay – former Congressman, 1st District of Quezon City (1995–2003)
    • Boy Calalay – Congressman, 1st District of Quezon City (2013–present)
Calixto FamilyPasay
  • Eduardo Calixto – Officer-in-charge mayor (1986–1987)
    • Antonino Calixto – mayor; son
    • Imelda Calixto-Rubiano – representative, Lone District
Castelo FamilyQuezon City
  • Winston Castelo – Congressman, 2nd District of Quezon City (2010–present)
    • Precious Hipolito-Castelo – councilor, 2nd District of Quezon City (2010–present)
    • Nanette Castelo-Daza – former Congresswoman, 4th District of Quezon City (2001–2010)
    • Jessica Castelo-Daza – councilor, 4th District of Quezon City (2010–present)
    • Karl Edgar Castelo – councilor, 5th District of Quezon City (2013–present)
    • Bobby Castelo – councilor, 6th District of Quezon City (2013–present)
Castillejos FamilyBatanes, La Union
  • Teofilo Castillejos – representative (1909–1912)
    • Juan G. Castillejos – representative (1916–1919)
    • Claudio Castillejos – representative (1909–1912)
    • Telesforo Castillejos – former governor of Batanes (1988–1998, 2007–2010)
  • Epifanio B. Castillejos – mayor of Caba La Union (1960–1965), Congressman 2nd District of La Union (1965–1969), Director of Bureau of Commerce (1970–1978), Director of Bureau of Domestic Trade (1978–1985) Undersecretary of Trade (1985–1986)
    • Edgar P. Castillejos – son of Epifanio B. Castillejos – mayor of Caba, La Union (1980–1986)
Cayetano FamilyMuntinlupa, Pateros and Taguig
Cerilles FamilyZamboanga del Sur
    • Aurora E. Cerilles – Congresswoman District 1 (2010 to present), former provincial governor
    • Antonio Cerilles – provincial governor (2010 to present), former congressman district II
      • Ace William Cerilles – mun. mayor (2007 to present), Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur
Chiongbian

Family

 Sarangani and South Cotabato
    • James L. Chiongbian – Congressman of South Cotabato, First Congressman of Sarangani
    • Priscilla L. Chiongbian – wife of James L. Chiongbian, first governor of Sarangani
      • Erwin L. Chiongbian – son of James L. Chiongbian and Priscilla L. Chiongbian; Congressman of Sarangani (2004–2010)
      • Bridget Chiongbian-Huang – daughter of Erwin L. Chiongbian; vice governor of Sarangani (2004–2007)
      • Steve Chiongbian Solon – grandson of James L. Chiongbian and Priscilla L. Chiongbian; vice-governor of Sarangani (2007–2013), governor of Sarangani (2013–present)
Chipeco FamilyLaguna
    • Dominador F. Chipeco, Sr; governor of Laguna (1949–1961)
    • Joaquin Chipeco, Sr.; Congressman of Laguna (1961–1965)
      • Joaquin Chipeco Jr.; Congressman, Laguna's Second District (1987–1992, 1995–2004, 2013-present); mayor, Calamba City (2004–2013)
        • Justin Marc Chipeco; son of Joaquin Jr; Congressman of Laguna's Second District (2004–2013); mayor, Calamba City (2013–present)
    • Victoriano Chipeco – mayor, Calamba (1987–1998)
    • Rene Chipeco – provincial board member, Laguna (1987–1992)
Climaco FamilyZamboanga City
  • Cesar Climaco – Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Zamboanga City (1984), mayor of Zamboanga City (1953–1954, 1956–1961, 1980–1984)
    • Julio Cesar Climaco – mayor of Zamboanga City (1986–1987)
    • Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar – vice mayor of Zamboanga City (2004–2007), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga City's First District (2007–2013), mayor of Zamboanga City (2013–present)
Contreras FamilyOriental Mindoro
    • Don Gabriel Contreras – Capitan [One of the rulers of Bulalacao under the Spanish Imperial Crown. The territory of Bulalacao was formerly ruled by Datu(Prince) Calido of Panay] Since the founding of the First Republic, Bulalacao has predominantly been administered by descendants of Gabriel Contreras. The lands composing the present Municipality of Bulalacao was previously the private hacienda of the Contreras family.
      • The Honorable Estee Contreras Aceron Bisnar – vice governor, Oriental Mindoro
      • The Honorable Ernilo Contreras Villas – mayor, Bulalacao
      • The Honorable Ludovico Contreras Silang – vice mayor and former interim mayor, Bulalacao
      • The Honorable Eduardo Contreras Aceron – municipal councilor, Bulalacao
      • The Honorable Caridad Contreras Absalon – municipal councilor, Bulalacao
      • The Honorable Edwin Contreras Aceron – municipal councilor, Bulalacao
      • The Honorable Enrico Contreras Villas – Captain, Campaasan
Cortes FamilyMandaue
    • Zoilo "Olong" Mendoza – Capitanes Accidentales (1890s)
    • Ariston Ceniza Cortes – El Presidente de Mandaue (1926–1937)
      • Demetrio Mendoza Cortes – city councilor of the Municipality of Mandaue (1957–1960), municipal mayor (1960–1969) and city mayor (1969–1986)
        • Ariston Cortes III – barangay captain
        • Demetrio Cortes Jr. – vice mayor of Mandaue (1987–1998), city councilor (2010-incumbent)
        • Jonas Cortes – city council of Mandaue (2001–2007) City mayor of Mandaue (2007-incumbent)
    • Ignacio Cortes – barangay councilor of Centro, Mandaue City
    • Jericho Cortes – barangay councilor of Alang-Alang, Mandaue City
      • Jeric Mikail Cuison Sanguiniang Kabtaan chairman of Alang-Alang, Mandaue City, SK Federation president and city councilor of Mandaue
Cojuangco FamilyTarlac
Crisologo FamilyIlocos Sur
    • Floro Crisologo – Congressman, 1st District of Ilocos Sur, husband of Carmeling.
      • Carmeling Crisologo – former governor of Ilocos Sur, wife of Floro.
      • Vincent "Bingbong" Crisologo – Congressman, 1st District of Quezon City (2004–2013) councilor, 1st District of Quezon City (1998–2004).
        • Anthony "Onyx" Crisologo – councilor, 1st District of Quezon City (2010–present).
    • Luis "Chavit" Crisologo Singson – current governor of Ilocos Sur, he is the 1st cousin of Vincent "Bingbong Crisologo". The mother of Chavit is the sister of Floro Crisologo.
Cua FamilyQuirino
  • Junie Cua – governor of Quirino (2010–present) and representative, Lone District of Quirino, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress
    • Ma. Angela E. Cua – representative, Lone District of Quirino, 11th Congress
    • Dakila Carlo Cua – representative, Lone District of Quirino and governor of Quirino (2007–2010), son of Junie and Angela
Cuenco FamilyCebu
    • Mariano Jesus Cuenco – member of the Philippine Assembly 1912–1916, representative, 5th District of Cebu, 1916, 1919, 1922, 1925, Speaker of House of Representatives 1922, governor of Cebu 1928 and 1931, Secretary of Public Works and Agriculture, senator 1912–28, 1941–64, and president of the Senate
    • Miguel Cuenco – representative, 5th District of Cebu, 1931, 1944, 1949
    • Manuel Cuenco – Cebu governor in the 1950s
    • Antonio Veloso Cuenco – representative, 2nd District of Cebu, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress
      • Nancy R. Cuenco – representative, 2nd District of Cebu, 11th Congress; wife of Antonio Cuenco
      • James Anthony R. Cuenco – Cebu city councilor, South District 2013–present; son of Antonio Cuenco
      • Ronald R. Cuenco – Cebu city councilor, South District 2010–2013; son of Antonio Cuenco

D

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Dadayan FamilyLanao del Sur
    • Camalodin 'Jamal' Dadayan – former mayor, Municipality of Buadipuso-Buntong (2005–2011)
    • Noron 'hayanisah' Guinar-Dadayan – current mayor of Buadipuso-Buntong (2013–2016), wife of Camalodin
      • Busar 'bryan' Guinar – current councillor in Buadipuso-Buntong (2005–2013) younger brother of Noron Guinar-Dadayan
Datumulok FamilyLanao del Sur
    • Sultan Muliloda Datumulok – The first Sultan of the Sultanate of Binidayan to be elected as municipal mayor of the Municipality Binidayan Province of Lanao del Sur, 1961–1992. The eldest son of Datumulok and Bae Lopac.
      • Hon. Danny H. Socor Dimaporo – former senior board member (1998–2004) (nephew of sultan Muliloda)
      • Ismael "Mike" BR. Camid – former provincial vice-governor candidate Lanao del Sur (2001), former member of ARMM Regional Legislative Assembly (son-in-law of sultan Muliloda)(1998–2001)
      • Datu Punudaranao Benito Datumulok – former mayor of Binidayan (1998–2004)(son of sultan Muliloda)
      • Datu Anwar Benito Datumulok – former mayor of Pagayawan (1998–2004); (son of sultan Muliloda)
      • Mohammad Cosary Benito Datumulok – senior councilor of Binidayan (2010); (son of sultan Muliloda)
      • Muliloda B.R Datumulok Camid – former councilor Municipality of Wato (2010)(grandson of sultan Muliloda)
    • Hadji Halim Datumulok – former mayor of Binidayan
    • Jamel S. Datumulok – former mayor of Marogong (brother of Sultan Muliloda) (1990s)
      • Aman Misbac A. Datumulok – former mayor of Binidayan (son of Mayor Jamel)
      • Abdullah A. Datumulok – mayor of Binidayan (son of Mayor Jamel)
    • Sharief S. Datumulok – former mayor of Bumbaran (brother of Sultan Muliloda) (1990s)
      • Esnairie Datumulok Caya – Baranggay chair of Bumbaran (son of former Mayor Sarip)
    • Bokhari Datumulok – barangay chairman of Brgy. East Poblacion, Marogong
      • Alphie Ramos Mulok – barangay chair of Pagalamatan Binidayan (nephew of Sultan Muliloda)
David FamilyAntipolo and Mandaluyong
    • Randicio David – vice mayor of Mandaluyong (1946–1948)
    • Randicardio David– counsilor of Antipolo, representative of the 1st District of Antipolo (1991-1998) and Senator of the Philippines (1998-2008; cut-off due to his death)
      • Karolina Isabella David, – Ambassor to UNICEF (2003-2004), Ambassador to WWF (2006),Senator (2008-2010)) Replaced his father after his death, Ambassor to the Goodwill Charities to the Royal Family (2012- present)
Defensor FamilyIloilo and Quezon City
De Venecia FamilyPangasinan
  • Guillermo de Venecia – municipal mayor (1916–1918, 1925–1926)
    • Jose de Venecia, Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pangasinan's 2nd District (1969–1972), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pangasinan's 4th District (1987–1998, 2001–2010), Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives (1992–1998, 2001–2008)
    • Gina de Venecia – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pangasinan's 4th District (2010–present)
Del Mar FamilyCebu
  • Jose Maria Del Mar – Chief of the Bureau of Labor of Cebu and Cebu councilor
    • Raul del Mar – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; son of publisher and journalist Jose Maria Del Mar
      • Rachel Marguarite Del Mar – representative of Cebu's North District; board member, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB); board of trustees, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
      • Raoul Del Mar – Congressman, Cebu City North District
        • Mike Acebedo Lopez – National Youth Commissioner; MTRCB board member; youngest delegate in history to the United Nations General Assembly in New York; grandson of Caridad Duterte Del Mar-Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of the Lopez-Romualdez family of Leyte.
  • Romulo Del Mar Neri – former NEDA Director & National Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning, CEO & president of the Social Security System (SSS), chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), acting Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Head of the Congressional Budget and Planning Office of the House of Representatives.
    • Don Roque del Mar – Teniente Segundo 1895 (third highest position in Cebu City during the Spanish era), Regidor (councilor) in charge of Cebu District No. 2, Gobernacillo de Gremio de Mestizo (Head of the Guild or group of Mestizos), was said to be the acting mayor of Cebu for a very brief after the departure of the Spaniards (December 1898) accdg to Felix Sales (1872–1962) in his book Sugbo sa Karaan na Panahon (Cebu in the old times).
      • Venci Del Mar – No. 1 city councilor – City of Naga
    • Filomeno Del Mar – Cebu city councilor – (During Vicente Rama's term as mayor and earlier)
    • Graciano del Mar – councilor of the then Municipality of Cebu (1919)
      • Carmelino C. Del Mar Jr. – barangay captain – Ibabao-Estancia
      • Magdaleno Del Mar – barangay captain – Tuyan, Naga
    • Manuel del Mar Rogado – former barangay captain of Brgy. Mantuyong of Mandanue
    • Father Antonio Del Mar Pernia – Superior General SVD Congregation (The First Asian to become a Superior General of a Congregation)
    • Charles Del Mar Pepito – barangay councilor – Brgy. Tinago
Dimaporo FamilyLanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur
  • Moh. Ali Dimaporo – former governor and former Congressman (patriarch of the family)
    • Abdullah "Bobby" Dimakuta Dimaporo – former governor and present Congressman (son of Gov. Ali)
    • Datu Hattah Dimakuta Dimaporo – former regional vice-governor of ARMM candidate (2005) (son of Gov. Ali)
    • Imelda "Angging" Quibranza Dimaporo – former governor and present Congresswoman (wife of Cong. Bobby)
      • Mohammad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo – present governor Lanao del Norte (son of Cong. Bobby)
      • Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo – former Congresswoman (daughter of Cong. Bobby)
  • Macacuna Dimaporo – former deputy speaker Batasang Pambansa (brother of Gov. Ali)
    • Raida Dimaporo-Papandayan – mayor of Tubaran
  • Naga Dimaporo, former mayor Sultan Naga Dimaporo
    • Motalib Dimaporo – former mayor Sultan Naga Dimaporo
    • Elianor Dimaporo-Lantud – present mayor of Pantao Ragat (daughter of May. Naga)
      • Uloy Dimaporo – present mayor Sultan Naga Dimaporo Municipality (son of Mayor Motalib)
  • Abdul Rashid M. Dimaporo – former mayor of Magsaysay
Domínguez FamilyBaguio, Benguet and Cavite
Dumlao FamilyNueva Vizcaya
  • Cesario Dumlao (elected vice mayor of Bagabag, 1940; appointed mayor of Bagabag, 1945–1946)
  • Patricio Dumlao Sr. (appointed mayor of Bayombong, 1950–1951; elected mayor of Bayombong, 1952–1955, 1956–1959)
  • Patricio Dumlao Sr. (governor of Nueva Vizcaya)
  • Natalia Dumlao (vice governor, governor of Nueva Vizcaya)
  • Patricio Dumlao Jr. (provincial board member of Nueva Vizcaya)
  • Maybelle Blossom Aquino Dumlao (municipal councilor of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, 2001–2004)
  • Maybelle Blossom Aquino Dumlao (provincial board member of Nueva Vizcaya, 2004–2007, 2007–2010, 2010–2013)
Duterte FamilyDavao City
  • Vicente Duterte – former governor of Davao (1959–1965)
  • Franco Dean Duterte Jr. - former appointed oic mayor of Tubod, Surigao Del Norte ( April - August 1986) - Youngest mayor of the Philippines at the age 25 years old.
    • Rodrigo Duterte – 16th President of the Philippines (June 30, 2016) Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao City's First District (1998–2001), mayor of Davao City (1988–1998, 2001–2010, 2013–present) vice mayor of Davao City (1986–1987, 2010–2013)
Dy FamilyIsabela
  • Faustino Dy, Sr. – former governor of Isabela, 1972–1992
    • Benjamin Dy – former governor of Isabela, 1992–2001, mayor of Cauayan, Isabela, 2010–present
    • Faustino Dy, Jr. – former governor of Isabela, 2001–2004
    • Faustino Dy, III – former mayor of Cauayan, Isabela, 1992–2001, representative of the 3rd District of Isabella, 2001–2010, governor of Isabela, 2010–present
    • Cesar Dy – former mayor, Cauayan City
    • Victor Dy – ABC president Cauayan City – present, barangay chairman San Fermin Cauayan City
    • Faustino Michael Carlos Dy III – mayor San Manuel Isabela present
    • Krystyna Louise C. Dy – ex officio member province of Isabela, SK chairwomen, San Fermin, Cauayan City
    • Napoleon S. Dy Province: Isabela District: 3rd District Period: 2010–2013

E

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Echiverri FamilyCaloocan
  • Enrico Echiverri –[17] mayor, Caloocan City (2004–2013), Caloocan City 1st District representative (1995–2004, 2013–present)
    • Ricojudge Janvier Echiverri –[17] incumbent national president, Liga ng mga Barangay (2007–present); Ex Officio city councilor, Caloocan City (representing LNB); Punong Barangay
    • Robert Dominic Echiverri – incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan National Federation vice-president (2010–2013), SK Caloocan Federation president; Ex Officio city councilor, Caloocan City (representing SK Caloocan)
Ecleo FamilyDinagat Islands
Ejército/Estrada/Estregan FamilyLaguna, Manila, Quezon, and San Juan, Metro Manila
Enverga FamilyQuezon
  • Manuel S. Enverga (representative of the 1st District of Quezon 1953–1961)
    • Wifrido L. Enverga (representative of the 1st District of Quezon 1987–1998; son of Manuel)
    • Mark S. Enverga (representative of the 1st District of Quezon 2007–present; grandson of Manuel)
Escario Family[34]Bantayan, Cebu
  • Dr. Nicolas Escario Sr. – former mayor of Cebu City (???–???); former provincial board member of Cebu (???–???); former 7th district congressman of Cebu (2nd and 3rd congress; 1949–1957)
  • Isidro Escario – former mayor, (1937–1946), (1948–1960)
  • Remedios Escario – former mayor, (1960–1968), (1992–2001); former vice-mayor (2001–2002)
  • Jesus Escario – former mayor, (1968–1986)
  • Rex Escario – former mayor, (1988–1991)
  • Geralyn Escario-Cañares – former mayor, (2001–2010); former vice-mayor (1992–2001), (2010–2013)
  • Dale Escario – former vice-mayor, (2007-2010)
  • Ian Christopher Escario – mayor, (2010–2016)
  • Chad Escario-Cañares – vice-mayor, (2013–2016); Cebu 4th district provincial councilor (2016–)
  • Gualberto Escario – municipal councilor, (2010–2016)
  • Vince Escario – municipal councilor (2016–)
Escudero FamilySorsogon
  • Manuel Escudero (former representative, 4th Philippine Assembly)
  • Salvador Escudero Sr. (former provincial governor, provincial legislative member, town mayor and councilor)
  • Salvador Escudero Jr. (former town mayor and provincial legislative member)
  • Ramon Escudero (former town councilor, vice mayor)
  • Antonio Escudero Jr. (former town councilor, former provincial board member, provincial vice governor)
  • Salvador H. Escudero III (former Secretary of Agriculture; former representative, House of Representatives; former Assemblyman, Batasang Pambansa; former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food)
    • Francis "Chiz" Escudero (representative, House of Representatives; son of Salvador III; current senator)
    • Evelina Escudero (representative, House of Representatives; wife of Salvador III)
  • Oscar Escudero (former town mayor)
Espinosa(-Martinez) FamilyCebu, Masbate, Iloilo City, and Guimaras
  • Atty. Pascualing P. Espinosa, Congressman, Iloilo City, "the Father of Common Man of Labor," authored Magna Carta of Labor, authored Republic Act 875, otherwise known as the Industrial Peace Act, former president of CLUP or the Consolidated Labor Union of the Philippines and NACTU or the National Confederation of Trade Unions
    • Atty. Jose S. Espinosa III, vice mayor, Iloilo City
    • Atty. Edgar T. Espinosa, Congressman and vice governor, Guimaras
    • Leo T. Espinosa, mayor, Jordan, Guimaras
      • Atty. Mark B. Espinosa, SK chairman, Jordan, Guimaras
    • Emilio Espinosa, Sr.: representative, lone district, Masbate (1934–1945; 1944–1946; 1946–1953)
      • Emilio Espinosa, Jr.: son of Emilio Sr;[35] representative, 2nd District, Masbate (1958–1965; 1970–1972; 1998–2007)
      • Tito Espinosa: son of Emilio Sr.;[35] representative, 1st district, Masbate (1987–1995)
        • Vida Espinosa: wife of Tito;[36] representative, 1st district, Masbate (1995–2004)
        • Emilio Aris Espinosa: son of Tito and Vida;[36] mayor, San Jacinto, Masbate (2001–2007)
          • Narciso Bravo Jr.: son-in-law of Vida;[36] councilor, Masbate (1998–2001); provincial board member, Masbate (2001–2007)
      • Moises Espinosa Sr.: son of Emilio Sr.;[35] vice-governor, governor, mayor, Masbate; representative, 2nd district, Masbate (1987–1992)
        • Moises Espinosa Jr., city mayor of Masbate
        • Mario Espinosa: nephew of Emilio Jr.;[35] vice governor, Masbate (1998–2001)
        • Celestino Espinosa Martinez Jr.: Nephew of Emilio Jr.;[35] representative, 4th district, Cebu (1987–1998)
          • Clavel Asas-Martinez: wife of Celestino Jr.;[37] representative, 4th district, Cebu (1998–2007)
          • Celestino Martinez III: son of Celestino Jr. and Clavel;[37] mayor, Bogo, Cebu (2001–2007)
    • Roseller 'Roy' Ariosa, vice-governor of Zamboanga del Sur, belongs to the Espinosa Clan of Cebu/ Masbate, head of Espinosa Clan Mindanao
    • Javier Ariosa, mayor of Molave, Zamboanga del Sur 1951, founding member of the Espinosa Clan Mindanao, father of Vice-Governor Roseller "Roy" Ariosa
    • Franco P. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City, founding member of the Espinosa Clan Iloilo
    • Jose Hamy R. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City
    • Frank A. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City
    • Noel A. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City
    • Lilianne Espinosa Sorioso, barangay chairman, Barangay Zamora, Iloilo City
    • Sergio S. Espinosa, barangay chairman, Barangay Legaspi, Iloilo City
    • Rysty Ann Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Zamora, Iloilo City, City Prosecutor
    • Ma. Aida T. Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City
    • Ma. Monica Leticia T. Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City
    • Frances Lyn T. Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Monica, Iloilo City
    • Justin Espinosa, SK chairman, Barangay Zamora, Iloilo City
Eusebio FamilyPasig
    • Vicente Eusebio – former mayor of Pasig (1992–2001, 2004–2007)
    • Soledad Eusebio – former mayor of Pasig (2001–2004)
    • Robert Eusebio – former councilor (1998–2007), former mayor of Pasig (2007–2013)
    • Maribel Andaya-Eusebio – mayor of Pasig (2013–present)
    • Ricky Eusebio – councilor (2013–present)

F

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Fajardo FamilyNueva Ecija, Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Bicol Region
    • Pacifico M. Fajardo, former Congressman of 3rd District of Nueva Ecija in the 9th, 10th and 11th Congresses
    • Lorelie Fajardo, former deputy presidential spokesperson; presidential assistant for Central Luzon of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
    • Mohammad Omar Fajardo y Albano, de Miranda, de Villanueva, former Congressman of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Sector in the 10th, 11th and 12th Congresses; appointed board of directors of Al Amana Bank by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Secretary-General of Philippine Pirate Movement (PPM), House of Figarda, Miémbro dé Sagrada Familia, Cábállérós dé Pirátá Bájó lá Órdén dé Fájárdó, Gúárdiá Róyálé Cústódió dé Lás Islás Filipinás, Heir of Góbérnádór Hénérál dé Lás Islás Filipinás Alonso Fajardo de Entenza y de Guevara, Córdoba y Velasco, Knight of Alcantara, Lord of Espinardo, grandson of Heneral de Brigada Tirso G. Fajardo.
    • Fahad Ibn Omar Fajardo y Abcede, de Albano, de Ramirez; grandson of Heneral de Brigada Tirso G. Fajardo, Heir of Góbérnádór Hénérál dé Lás Islás Filipinás Alonso Fajardo de Entenza y de Guevara, Córdoba y Velasco, Knight of Alcantara, Lord of Espinardo
    • Farida "ida" Fajardo y Abcede, de Albano, de Ramirez; founding chairman of the Congressional Youth Organization(CYO), youth chairman of Peoples Patriotic Movement (PPM), House of Figarda, Miémbro dé Sagrada Familia, Nobléza Familia dé Andalucia y Castillé, Daughter of Hon. Mohammad Omar Fajardo, granddaughter of Heneral de Brigada Tirso G. Fajardo, Heir of Góbérnádór Hénérál dé Lás Islás Filipinás Alonso Fajardo de Entenza y de Guevara, Córdoba y Velasco, Knight of Alcantara, Lord of Espinardo
Fariñas FamilyIlocos Norte, Laoag
    • Rodolfo "Rudy" Fariñas – representative of Ilocos Norte's First District (1998–2001, 2010–present), governor of Ilocos Norte (1988–1998), mayor of Laoag City (1980–1986)
      • Carlos Fariñas – son of Rudy Fariñas[38]
      • Ria Fariñas – provincial board member of the first district of Ilocos Norte (2013–present); daughter of Rudy Fariñas[38]
      • Rodolfo Fariñas, Jr. – incumbent SK Federated President of Ilocos Norte; son of Rudy Fariñas[38]
      • Rudy Caesar Fariñas II – former SK Federated president of Laoag City, incumbent Barangay chairman of Barit, Laoag City; son of Rudy Fariñas[38]
    • Roger Fariñas – mayor of Laoag City – (1995–2004); brother of Rudy Fariñas[38]
    • Michael Fariñas – vice mayor of Laoag City, (2013–present), mayor of Laoag City (2004–2013); brother of Rudy Fariñas[38]
      • Chevylle Fariñas – mayor of Laoag City (2013–present), Laoag City ABC president (2010–2013); wife of Michael Fariñas; son of Rudy Fariñas[38]
    • Eric Fariñas – brother of Rudy Fariñas[39]
      • Jeff Fariñas – councilor, Laoag City (2013–present); son of Eric Fariñas[39]
Fua FamilySiquijor
  • Orlando B. Fua, Sr., representative – Lone District; 1987–1998; 2007–present; governor; 1998–2007
    • Orlando B. Fua, Jr., representative – Lone District; 1998–2007; governor; 2007–2013
    • Orlando B. Fua, III, SK Federation president;2007–present
    • Andre Jesu Cortes, vice-governor; 2007–2013; rumored out-of-wedlock son of Fua Sr.
    • Orpheus Fua, mayor, Municipality of Lazi; 2007–present
    • Orville Fua, SP member, 2nd District of Siquijor; 2007–present
Fuentebella FamilyCamarines Sur

G

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Galicia FamilyDavao Region
  • Emmanuel D. Galicia – City Fiscal and councilor, & Majority Floor Leader
  • Michael O. Galicia – former provincial board member
  • Paul P. Galicia – provincial board member
Garcia FamilyBataan
  • Enrique "Tet" Garcia Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's 2nd District (2013–present)
    • Albert S. Garcia – governor of Bataan (2013–present); member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's 2nd District (2004–2013); mayor of Balanga City (1998–2004)
      • Joet Garcia – mayor of Balanga City (2013–present)
      • Gila Garcia – mayor of Dinalupihan, Bataan (2013–present)
Garcia FamilyCebu
  • Pablo P. Garcia, deputy speaker, 2008–2013; representative – Second District, 2007–2013 (lost to Wilfredo Caminero in 2013); Third District, 1987–1995; governor, 1995–2004; vice governor, 1969–1971
    • Gwendolyn Garcia, representative – Third District, 2013–2016; governor, 2004–2013
    • Pablo John Garcia, representative – Third District, 2007–2013; ran for governor in 2013 but lost to Hilario Davide Jr.
    • Nelson Gamaliel F. Garcia, mayor, Dumanjug, 2010–2016
    • Marlon F. Garcia, vice mayor, Barili, 2010–2013; ran as mayor in 2013 but lost to incumbent Teresito P. Mariñas.
Garcia FamilyDavao City
  • Leon Garcia Sr.:[6] mayor, Davao City (prior to 1945)
    • Manuel Garcia:[6] son of Leon Garcia Sr.; representative, 2nd district, Davao City (1978–1986; 1992–2001)
      • Vincent J. Garcia:[6] son of Manuel Garcia; representative, 2nd district, Davao City (2001–2010)
        • Rodolfo Albano III;[6] brother-in-law of Vincent J. Garcia; (see Albano Family)
Garin FamilyIloilo
  • Oscar Garin Sr. – representative, 1st District of Iloilo, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress
  • Ninfa S. Garin – municipal mayor, Municipality of San Joaquin, Iloilo
  • Oscar "Richard" S. Garin Jr. – vice governor, Province of Iloilo, representative, 1st District of Iloilo 16th Congress
  • Janette L. Garin – representative, 1st District of Iloilo, 15th Congress
  • Sharon S. Garin – representative, AAMBIS-OWA Party-list, 15th Congress
  • Christine S. Garin – municipal mayor, Municipality of Guimbal, Iloilo
Gatchalian FamilyValenzuela
  • Sherwin Gatchalian:[17] mayor, Valenzuela City (2004–2013); representative, Valenzuela City (2001–2004, 2013–present)
  • Rexlon Gatchalian:[17] brother of Sherwin; representative, Valenzuela City (2004–2013); mayor, Valenzuela City (2013–present)
Gomez FamilyLaguna
  • Don Feliciano Gomez, former governor of Laguna, former member of The House of Representative
Gordon FamilyZambales
  • James Leonard T. Gordon, Sr. – mayor of Olongapo, 1963–1967
    • Amelia Juico-Gordon – mayor of Olongapo, 1968–1972
      • Richard Gordon – mayor of Olongapo, 1980–1983; 1983–1993, senator, 2004–2010
      • Katherine Gordon – representative of the 1st District of Zambales, 1988–1995, mayor of Olongapo, 1995–2004
      • Brian Gordon – councilor, Olongapo City (2004–2007)
      • Bugsy Gordon de los Reyes – councilor, Olongapo City (2010–2013)
    • James "Bong" Gordon, Jr. – representative of the 1st District of Zambales, 1995–2004, mayor of Olongapo, 2004–2013
    • Anne Marie Gordon – vice governor of Zambales, 2007–2010
Guingona FamilyAgusan, Bukidnon, Negros Oriental and Misamis Oriental

I

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Imperial FamilyAlbay
  • Col. Mariano D. Imperial – Colonel of the Philippine Army, 1960–1982
  • Carlos Imperial – representative, 2nd District of Albay, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress
  • Norma B. Imperial – representative, 2nd District of Albay, 11th Congress
  • Harold O. Imperial – vice-governor, 2010–present
  • Niño "Snookie" B. Imperial – provincial board member, 2nd District of Albay
Ibay FamilyPasay City
  • Lito Ibay –
  • Lexter N. Ibay - councilor,first district of Pasay, 2001?-2006, 2007-2013
  • Ileana Ibay - former councilor, second district of Pasay, 2010-2013

J

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Jaen FamilyLeganes, Iloilo
  • Zacarias Jaen, first appointed president of town from 1900 to 1902.
  • Martin Jaen, former mayor.
  • Mariano Jaen, former municipal councilor, former vice-mayor.
  • Adolfo E. Jaen, former 3-term mayor, Congressional candidate.
  • Josil P. Jaen, former 3-term mayor, gubernatorial candidate.
  • Adolfo D. Jaen II, incumbent municipal councilor.
  • Vicente P. Jaen II, former municipal councilor, vice-mayoral candidate, incumbent ABC president
  • Antonio S. Jaen Sr., incumbent municipal xouncilor.
  • Martin D. Jaen III, incumbent barangay councilor, Barangay Poblacion, Leganes, Iloilo.
  • Martin P. Jaen, former mayor.
  • Paul Jaen-Krafft – former ABC president
Jagunap FamilyLeganes, Iloilo
  • Esperidion Jagunap Sr, former municipal mayor (various terms)/board member
  • Dionzon Belandres Jagunap, municipal vice mayor (various terms)
  • Niño Vincent Jagunap Vallejo, former barangay chairman, Barangay San Vicente, Leganes, Iloilo ABC president
  • Notchka Jagunap Vallejo, former Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, Barangay San Vicente, Leganes, Iloilo
  • Niel Joshua Jagunap Raymundo, incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, Barangay Poblacion, Leganes, Iloilo/ SK Federation vice president, Leganes, Iloilo
Jalandoni Jover FamilyIloilo City
  • Vicente Jalandoni Jover, president of La Paz (now a district of Iloilo City) during the American Regime.
  • Dominador Jalandoni Jover, vice mayor and mayor of Iloilo City, for various terms of Office, during the Post-World War II era. He was the last appointed mayor of Iloilo City by virtue of RA 365/ Commonwealth Act # 158.[40][41]
Jalosjos FamilyZamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay
Javier FamilyNavotas
  • Patrick Joseph Javier, current vice mayor (2001–2013)
  • Victor B. Javier, former mayor (1980–1986)

L

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Lacson FamilyAntique, Cavite, Negros Occidental and Manila
  • Aniceto Lacson – President of the Republic of Negros (1898–1899)
  • Isaac Lacson – senator (1934–1935), governor of Negros Occidental (1928–1931) and Congressman of the 3rd District of Negros Occidental; son
  • Arsenio Lacson – Congressman, 2nd District of Manila (1949–1952) and Mayor of Manila (1952–1962)
  • Daniel Lacson – former governor of Negros Occidental
  • Dennis Lacson – councilor, Imus, Cavite
  • Eusebio Lacson – former mayor of Tibiao, Antique
  • Jose Carlos Lacson – Congressman, 3rd District of Negros Occidental (1987–1998; 2001–2010)
  • Panfilo Lacson – senator
  • Rafael Lacson – former governor of Negros Occidental and mayor of Talisay, Negros Occidental
  • David Aliman Lacson – former councilor of Kaliling Cauayan Negros Occidental (1983–1987)
Lagman FamilyAlbay and Quezon City
  • Edcel Lagman – former memberpine House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (1987–1998, 2004–2013)
    • Alex Burce Lagman – former mayor of Tabaco (1992–1995, 2001–2004)
    • Krisel Lagman Luistro – former member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (1998–2004)
    • Edcel Lagman, Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's 1st district (2013–present), former Quezon City councilor (2004–2012)
    • Ivy Xenia Lim-Lagman – former Quezon City councilor (2012–2013)
Lapid FamilyPampanga
Lapus FamilyTarlac
  • Jeci A. Lapus – Congressman, 3rd District of Tarlac
  • Jesli Lapus – former Congressman, 3rd District of Tarlac, DEPEd Secretary (2006–2010)
Laurel FamilyBatangas
Leachon FamilyOriental Mindoro and Calapan
  • Salvador "Doy" Leachon – Oriental Mindoro, 1st District (2013–present), former 3-term mayor – Calapan City
  • Dr. Anthony C. "Tony" Leachon - PHILHEALTH Monetary Board Director
  • Chi Balbuena Leachon – councilor, Calapan City
Leviste FamilyBatangas
  • Feliciano Leviste – former governor of Batangas (1947–1971)
    • Expedito Leviste – former member of the Interim Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and Reperesntative of Batangas' 2nd District (1969–1972)
  • Antonio Leviste – former governor of Batangas (1972–1980)
  • Marc Leviste – incumbent Batangas vice-governor (2007–present)
Lecaroz FamilyMarinduque and Batangas
  • Francisco "Paquito" M. Lecaroz, Congressman (1957–1972), mayor of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque (1980–1986)
  • Aristeo M. Lecaroz, provincial governor (1967–1988)
  • Vicente M. Lecaroz, mayor of San Juan, Batangas (1967–1986)
Lim FamilySouthern Leyte
  • Napoleon Cuaton, elected mayor of 2013 elections in Saint Bernard belongs to the Lim Family.
  • Joy Lim-Bungcaras, elected vice mayor of 2013 elections. She is the eldest daughter of Felix B. Lim.
  • Roseller Lim, (February 9, 1915 – July 5, 1976) was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Senate and House of Representatives from 1949 to 1963. He also served as Court of Appeals Justice from his appointment in 1973 until his death. Lim was known as the "Great Filibuster," after he filibustered for more than 18 hours in an attempt to prevent the election of Ferdinand Marcos as President of the Senate. Roseller Lim was born to Antonio Lim and Mercedes Tarroza. He earned his law degree from Silliman University in 1940, and passed the bar the same year. He married Amy Schuck of Jolo, Sulu and had five children — Rosamy, Mercibel, Victoria, Roseller Jr., and Amy. Lim was the first senator to served from the city of Zamboanga.
  • Jose Lim Tecson (1971–77), "The Administrator" served as governor of Zamboanga del Sur.
  • Dunga Lim (Fiscal, Shipping Magnate and Major Copra dealer), a direct descendant of one of the first Chinese nationals whose business prospered in St. Bernard formerly known as Himatagon even before the Second World War of Gama Lim . He is a major copra dealer in Southeast Asia including the Third Millennium Oil Mills.
  • Maria Lim (mayor), St. Bernard, incumbent mayor during the landslide in 2006. Sister of Fiscal Dunga Lim
  • Felix Lim (vice-mayor), St. Bernard, who is the second cousin of Fiscal Dunga Lim. He also served as the municipal mayor of the same town for three consecutive terms.

Connie Corominas-Lim, still contested mayoralty race in Ozamis City (2010), wife of businessman Eugene Lapasaran-Lim, owners of Geegee Mall and 168 Park Mall Cebu City, Captain in Reservist AFP, from Corominas family of Cebu.

Lim FamilyPalawan

Political Civil Servants from the Lim Family of Coron, Palawan

  • Don Vicente Abe Lim – municipal president (American Regime)
  • Hon. Ricardo Fernandez Lim – Son of Don Vicente Lim. municipal mayor during the Marcos Years for almost twenty years.
  • Hon. Luis Fernandez Lim – barangay captain then municipal vice-mayor, then mayor of Coron, Palawan.
  • Hon. Jim Gerald Lim Pe – Sangguniang Bayan member then Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board member, Councilor's League of Palawan president) and concurrent municipal vice-mayor of Coron (2013).
  • Hon. Melchor Zaldy Lim – Sangguniang Bayan (Kabataang Barangay president)during the Marcos years.
  • Hon. Nelson Reyes Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member.
  • Hon. Arthur Echague Pe. Sangguniang Bayan member.
  • Hon. Dr. Shatter Cruspero Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member.
  • Hon. Dr. Christopher Cruspero Lim – Sangguang Kabataan Federation president then full Sangguniang Bayan member.
  • Hon. Dr. Bryan Lim Palanca – Sangguniang Bayan member (Sangguang Kabataan Federation president)
  • Hon. Fabiana Timbangcaya Lim – Sangguniang Bayan member then barangay captain of Barangay Poblacion 5 and acting mayor during the last years of the administration of former Mayor Candelaria Reyes.
  • Hon. Leo Gajardo – Sangguniang Bayan member of the Municipality of Busuanga, Palawan. Illegitimate son of Neri Lim.
  • Hon. Ricardo Sebastian Lim – Barangay Kagawad, Barangay 5.
  • Hon. Jocelyn Lim Alcaraz – Barangay Kagawad, Barangay 5.
  • Hon. Ricardo Cruz Uy – Barangay Kagawad, Barangay 5 and vice-president Sangguniang Kabataan Federation.
  • Hon. Prime Kenneth Lim De Vera – Barangay Kagawad, Barangay 3.
  • HH Datu Dr. Fernando Macolor Cruz – noble member of the Lim Family of Coron, Palawan. Royal blood datu from the old kingdom of Taytay, Palawan and adopted son of the Tagbanua people of Coron Island. Educator, poet, columnist and civic leader. Founder of the International Stateless Persons Organisation. Listed 2015 Marquis Who's Who in the World.
Limcuando

Family

 Laguna Political Civil Servants from the Limcuando Family of Pagsanjan, Laguna
  • Dionisio Limcuando – councilor,[42] Municipality of Rizal, Laguna; assumed the position of mayor sometime between 1941 and 1945 during the Japanese colonisation of the Philippines.
Lobregat FamilyZamboanga City
Locsin FamilyNegros Occidental and Iloilo

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Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Macapagal FamilyCamarines Sur, Pampanga and Zambales
Madrigal(-Collantes) FamilyBatangas
  • Vicente Madrigal – Senator of the Philippines (1945–1953)
    • Pacita Madrigal-Gonzalez – Senator of the Philippines (1955–1961)
    • Manuel Collantes – Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Batangas (1984–1986)
    • Jamby Madrigal – Undersecretary of Social Welfare and Development (1992–1998), presidential adviser for children's affairs (1999–2001), Senator of the Philippines (2004–2010)
Magsaysay FamilyZambales, La Union
  • Vicente Magsaysay – governor of Zambales (1967–1973, 1973–1980, 1980–1986, 1998–2007), Mambabatas Pambansa, Region III (1978–1984)
    • Mitos Magsaysay – daughter-in-law of Vicente;[43] member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' 1st District (2004–2013)
    • Brother of Vicente (father of Ramon Sr) was not a politician
      • Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay – 7th President of the Philippines (1953–1957); member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1946–1950)
        • Ramon Magsaysay, Jr. – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1965–1969), Senator of the Philippines (1995–2007)
      • Genaro Magsaysay – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District (1957–1959), Senator of the Philippines (1959–1965, 1965–1971, 1971–1973)
        • Eulogio "Amang" Magsaysay – son of Genaro;[44] Party-list representative
      • Sister of Ramon Sr (mother of Antonio) was not a politician
        • Antonio Magsaysay Diaz – nephew of Ramon Sr.;[45] member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Zambales
    • Milagros Aquino Magsaysay – cousin of Ramon Jr.;[46] 2nd Nominee, Senior Citizens Partylist (Awaiting Proclamation)
      • Miguel Corleone "Migz" B. Magsaysay – grandson of Milagros;[47] councilor, Municipality of San Juan, La Union (2013–present)
Maliksi FamilyCavite
  • Erineo "Ayong" Maliksi – chairman, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) 2015–present, representative of the 3rd District (2010–2013) and the 2nd District (1998–2001); governor (2001–2010); mayor of Imus (1988–1998)
    • Emmanuel L. Maliksi – mayor of Imus (2007–2010; December 28, 2011 – March 18, 2013; April 12, 2013 – present), son of Erineo
Mangudadatu FamilySultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
    • Congressman Sultan Pax S. Mangudadatu, – former 3-term mayor of Lutayan, governor of Sultan Kudarat and Congressman of 1st District of Sultan Kudarat
    • Governor Suharto T. Mangudadatu, – former mayor, Congressman and incumbent governor of Sultan Kudarat
    • Mayor Bing Mangudadatu mayor of Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat
    • Congressman Raden Sakaluran Congressman of 1st district of SK – son-in law of Pax
    • Governor Esmael Mangudadatu – 3-term mayor of Buluan, board member of Maguindanao and incumbent governor of Maguindanao – nephew of Pax Mangudadatu
    • Mayor Ibrahim Mangudadatu – mayor of Buluan, Maguindanao
    • Mayor Freddie Mangudadatu – mayor of Mangudadatu, Maguindanao
    • Mayor Z. Mangudadatu – mayor of Pandag, Maguindanao
    • Assemblyman Khadaffeh Mangudadatu – Assymblyman of ARMM
    • Vice–mayor King Jazzer Mangudadatu – vice mayor of Buluan, Maguindanao
    • Vice–mayor Prince Dilangalen – vice mayor of Pandag, Maguindanao nephew of Gov. Toto
    • Bai Elizabeth Mangudadatu – ABC president of Mangudadatu Municipality
    • Bai Gina Mangudadatu – ABC president of Buluan, Maguindanao
Manrique FamilyBoac, Marinduque
  • Pacito "Cito" Manrique, Cabeza de Barangay
    • Andres Manrique – municipal councilor
    • Ciriaco Manrique – vice mayor, municipal councilor
      • Asuncion Manrique-Mantaring – councilor (Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro), daughter of Ciriaco
        • Mervin Mantaring-Vicedo – barangay councilor (Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro), grandson of Asuncion
      • Celestino M. Manrique – municipal councilor (1971–1986), son of Ciriaco
      • Antonio S. Manrique – municipal councilor, cousin of Celestino
Marcos FamilyIlocos Norte
  • Mariano Marcos – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1925–1931)
    • Ferdinand Edralin Marcos – President of the Philippines (1965–1986), Prime Minister of the Philippines (1978–1981), Senator of the Philippines (1959–1965), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1949–1959)
      • Imelda Marcos – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (2010–present), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's First District (1995–1998), Mambabatas Pambansa from Region IV-A (1978–1984), governor of Metropolitan Manila (1975–1986)
      • Imee Marcos – governor of Ilocos Norte (2010–present), member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1998–2007), Assemblyman from Ilocos Norte (1984–1986)
      • Bongbong Marcos – Senator of the Philippines (2010–present) member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's Second District (1992–1995, 2007–2010), governor of Ilocos Norte (1983–1986, 1998–2007), vice governor of Ilocos Norte (1980–1983)
    • Elizabeth Marcos-Keon – governor of Ilocos Norte (1971–1983)
      • Michael Marcos Keon – governor of Ilocos Norte (2007–2010), board member of Ilocos Norte (2004–2007)
Masigan FamilyIsabela
  • Buenaventura G. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela
  • Elvin U. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela
  • Oscar U. Masigan – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela (1972–1998)
  • Atty. Miriam S. Masigan-Martinez – mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela (1998–2007)
  • Davis Omar S. Masigan – barangay chairman; ABC president; mayor, Santa Maria, Isabela (2007–present); Isabela LMP president (2010–present)
  • Derek Alain S. Masigan – Punong Barangay and president of Liga ng mga Barangay Santa Maria, Isabela Chapter (2010–2013)
  • Lovier V. Masigan – councilor, Cabagan, Isabela
Mastura FamilyMaguindanao

The Masturas came from a royal lineage that started its rule in the Sultanate of Maguindanao (what is now the entire island of Mindanao in the Philippines) around the 12th century. Their ancestor, Sharif Kabungsuwan, the first ruler of Maguindanao, brought Islam in the Philippines. Also known from their lineage is the warrior monarch, the very powerful Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, who defended his kingdom, the Sultanate of Maguindanao from Spanish occupation. The absolute monarchy of their family was dissolved in the 20th century. The entire kingdom of Maguindanao has been reduced from being the entire Mindanao island itself into a regular Filipino province in the south.

[Matalam Family] Maguindanao Mendiola/Siojo/Mercado FamilyBulacan, Pampanga, Mindoro, Samar
  • Alfredo Lim y Siojo – former Senator of the Philippines (2004–2007), mayor of the City of Manila (1992–1998, 2007–2013), former NBI Director.
  • Don Miguel Siojo – municipal president of San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan (1908–1912), owner of Siojo Mansion of Bulacan.
  • Atty. Felipe Siojo Buencamino Sr. – a lawyer and former member of the Malolos Congress.
  • Atty. Marcelo Dungca Mendiola – former mayor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (1956–1959), former Clerk of Court of Pampanga. Son of Don Felix Mendiola y Siojo Sr., a cousin of Mayor Alfredo Lim.
  • Jose Dungca Mendiola – former mayor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (1968–1971), a brother of Atty. Marcelo Mendiola, grandson of Doña Marcela Mendiola y Siojo de Buencamino-Francisco and the revolutionary leader Don Felipe Buencamino y Siojo.
  • Tito Morales Mendiola – former mayor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (1986–1992), PhilHealth vice president. Son of Atty. Marcelo Mendiola.
  • Felmar "Jojo" Mendiola – councilor of Floridablanca, Pampanga (2004–present), grandson of Atty Marcelo Mendiola.
  • Don Martin S. Mercado – municipal president of Minalin, Pampanga (1907–1910)
  • Don Simplicio Tolentino-Mendiola – Capitan Municipal, the equivalent of mayor, (1881) of Kuliat (now Angeles City)
  • Mario "Gene" Mendiola – former mayor of San Jose, Mindoro Occ. and current vice governor of Occidental Mindoro.
  • Pedro T. Mendiola Sr. – former congressman of Occidental Mindoro.
  • Don Benito de Mendiola – alcalde-mayor de Pampanga (c. 1598), notary of Spanish fleet-successor of Don Diego Lopez.
  • Don Pedro Muñoz de Mendiola – captain and sargento-mayor in the royal camp of Manila (c. 1627) and Gobernador de Moluccas 1636–1640.
  • Señor Gil Lopez y Mendiola – engineer who oversaw building of bridges and roads across the Visayas and Mindanao, many of which are still used to this day.
  • Pedro K. Mendiola – representative of Samar Province (1916–1922).
Mitra FamilyPalawan
  • Ramon V. Mitra – former senator, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representative from Palawan
    • Ramon Mitra III – candidate for the 2010 and 2013 General Elections; former soldier
    • Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – governor of Palawan (2010–2013) and representative, 2nd District of Palawan (2001–2010)
Montano FamilyCavite
  • Justiniano Solis Montano – former senator, majority leader of the House of Representatives, representative from Cavite
  • Delfin Justiniano Montano – second elected governor of the province of Cavite

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Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Nepomuceno FamilyPampanga
  • Francisco 'Quitong' G. Nepomuceno – former Pampanga governor, congressman and city mayor of Angeles City
  • Juanita 'Saning' L. Nepomuceno – former Pampanga governor, assemblywoman, congresswoman
    • Francis "Blueboy" L. Nepomuceno – mayor, Angeles City (2007–2010) and vice mayor (1995–1998); representative, 1st District of Pampanga (1998–2007)
    • Robin '"Bombing" L. Nepomuceno – former Pampanga vice-governor, former ABC president/city councilor, former barangay captain of Cutcut, Angeles City (one of the Nepomuceno's bailiwicks and vote rich barangay in the city)
    • Cecilia C. Nepomuceno – Punong Barangay, Cutcut, Angeles City and wife of Bombing
      • Atty. Bryan C. Nepomuceno – councilor, Angeles City (2010–present)
Noriel(-Joson) FamilyNueva Ecija
  • Eduardo L. "Tatang" Joson – governor of Nueva Ecija (1959–1992)
    • Eduardo Tomas "Tommy" Noriel Joson III – governor of Nueva Ecija (1992–1995)
    • Eduardo Nonato "Edno" Noriel Joson – Assemblyman (1984–1986), governor of Nueva Ecija (1995–1998), Congressman of the 1st District of Nueva Ecija (1987–1992, 2007–2010)
    • Mariano Cristino "Boyet" Noriel Joson – former mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija (1998–2001), vice governor of Nueva Ecija (2004–2007)
    • Eduardo Danding Joson III – former vice mayor of Quezon Nueva Ecija (1980–1989),
    • Josefina Manuel-Joson – Congresswoman of 1st District of Nueva Ecija (1998–2007, 2010–2013)
    • Edward Thomas Filart Joson – former vice governor of Nueva Ecija (2007–2010)
    • Eduardo Basilio "Dale" Joson – mayor of Quezon, Nueva Ecija
    • Jose Francis Steven "Bopet" M. Dizon Joson – mayor of Guimba, Nueva Ecija
    • Arvin Salonga Joson – former mayor of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija

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Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Olivarez FamilyParañaque
  • Dr. Pablo Olivarez – mayor, Municipality of Parañaque (1992–1995); barangay chairman of San Dionisio (2010–present), father
    • Edwin Olivarez – son of Pablo; representative of the 1st District of Parañaque City (2010–2013), mayor elect, Parañaque City (2013–present)
    • Eric Olivarez – son of Pablo; councilor, Parañaque City (2004–2013), representative of the 1st District of Parañaque City (2013–present)
    • Shanine Olivarez – daughter of Pablo; SK chairperson Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City (2010–2013), councilor Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City (2013–present)
Ortega FamilyLa Union, Negros Oriental
  • Joaquin Ortega – former governor of La Union appointed by the Taft Commission on August 15, 1901 and served until 1904
    • Joaquin L. Ortega, Jr. – son of Joaquin, former councilor, provincial board member, representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 7th Congress of the Philippines (1969–1972) and Batasang Pambansa (1978–1986) and as a provincial governor (1988–1992)
    • Francisco L. Ortega – son of Joaquin, former representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 10th Philippine Legislature (1934–1935), 3rd National Assembly (1941–1946), 3rd (1953–1957), 4th (1957–1961), and 5th Congress of the Philippines (1961–1965), was a councilor and mayor of San Fernando, La Union.
      • Victor Francisco Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 14th Philippine Congress, former representative to the 8th (1987–1992), 9th (1992–1995), 10th (1995–1998), and former governor of La Union (2001–2007);
        • Mary Jane Ortega – wife of Victor, former mayor of San Fernando City, La Union (1998–2007)
      • Manuel Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current governor of La Union, former representative of the 1st District of La Union to the 11th (1998–2001), 12th (2001–2004), 13th (2004–2007) Congress of the Philippines;
        • Alfredo Pablo R. Ortega – son of Governor Manuel C. Ortega, current councilor of San Fernando City who chairs the Committee on Social Services and Committee on Information Technology and Communication.
        • Jennifer Joan O. Manquiat – daughter of Manuel,[48] who served as her father's Chief political affairs officer at the House of Representatives
        • Francisco R. Ortega III – son of Manuel;[48] former provincial board member (1998–2001) and former councilor (2001–2007) of San Fernando City, La Union
      • Pablo C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current mayor of the capital of La Union, San Fernando City, former councilor (1998–2001), provincial board member (2001–2004) and councilor (2004–2007);
      • Mario C. Ortega – Barangay captain of San Fernando, up to present;
      • Robert C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] former councilor, Baguio City (1998–2001);
        • Roberto Ortega Jr. – son of Robert, former councilor of Manila (1995–2007)
      • Francisco C. Ortega Jr. – son of Francisco Sr;[48] current councilor of San Fernando City, La Union (2001–2007);
      • Jose Ma. C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] former Barangay chairman in Bauang, La Union; provincial board member of La Union (2004–2007);
      • Ramon C. Ortega – son of Francisco Sr;[48] Executive assistant of the City Government of San Fernando up to present;
      • Mario Lacsamana – nephew of Manuel;[48] councilor, San Fernando City, La Union (2001–2007)
      • Carlos Ortega – Solicitor General, Dipolog City Zamboanga del norte
      • Ma. Fe G. Ortega – Bangkal, Makati City
    • Joaquina Ortega (not a politician); daughter of Juaquin, mother of Justo Jr.
      • Justo O. Orros, Jr. – cousin of Manuel;[48] former governor of La Union (1992–2001) and Ambassador to Mexico, grandson of Joaquin Ortega to Joaquina Ortega.
      • Jonathan Justo Orros – son of Justo Jr;[49] former provincial board member of La Union (2001–2007).
      • John Orros – nephew of Manuel;[48] councilor of San Fernando City (2001–2007).
    • Joaquin T. Kining Ortega – son of Jose (Pepe), son of Joaquin Ortega – vice mayor, mayor, provincial board member, Administrator and vice chairman of National Tobacco Administration, appointed presidential consultant on agriculture to President Fidel Ramos and died when he was going to assume the position.
      • Tomas Joaquin B. Ortega (TJ) – son of Joaquin "Kining" Ortega, Elected as municipal councilor of Bacnotan, La Union in 2013
      • Josemari B. Ortega (Joey) – municipal Council Secretary 2004–2007, San Fernando, La Union
Osmeña FamilyCebu

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Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Pacquiao FamilyGeneral Santos
  • Manny Pacquiao – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Sarangani's Lone District (2010–present)
    • Jinkee Pacquiao – vice governor of Sarangani (2013–present)
    • Lorelie Pacquiao – chairman of Barangay Labangal, General Santos City
    • Bobby Pacquiao – Council of Barangay Labangal, General Santos City
Padua FamilyPasay City
  • Rey Padua, Sr. – incumbent and outgoing councilor, 2nd district of Pasay City (1995?-2001?),2001-2006, 2007-2016
    • Irish Padua – former councilor (2001–2006, 2007-2010)
    • Aileen Padua-Lopez - incumbent and re-electionist councilor, 2nd District (2013-present)
Paguio-Pizarro FamilyBataan
    • Francisco Paguio (Spanish Era) – first mayor of Pilar
    • Carlos Paguio-Pizarro Sr. – mayor of Pilar
    • Teddy Pizarro – mayor of Pilar (1979–1985)
    • Estrella Pizarro de Leon – mayor of Pilar (1985–2004)
    • Carlos Pizarro Jr. – mayor of Pilar (2004–2013) provincial administrator (2013–present)
    • Kaye Pizarro – Sanguniang Kabataan provincial president/board member (2010–2013)
    • Benjamin Paguio – vice mayor of Pilar (1985–2004), councilor (2004–2013)
    • Manuel Paguio – councilor (1985–2004) (2010–2013)
    • Juan Paguio – chairman Brgy. Sta. Rosa (1985–2004)
    • Pretimino B. Paguio Sr. – Brgy chairman Balut II (1986–1990)
    • Federico Paguio – councilor Las Pinas City (2001–2004)
    • Pretimino Paguio Jr. – president, SK of Pilar (1986–1990) councilor (1986–1992)
    • Melchor Paguio – Brgy. chairman Balut II (1988–2004) councilor (2002–2004)
    • Alicia Pizarro – mayor (2013–present)
    • Oding Paguio – councilor (2001–2010) (2013–present)
    • Victor Pizarro – councilor (2007–present)
    • Joseph Paguio – councilor Balanga City (2010–present)
    • Ferdinand Pizarro Paguio – Brgy. chairman Bagumbayan Pilar (2010–present)
    • Enrico Paguio – Brgy. chairman Burgos (2007–present)
Piccio FamilyAntique, Iloílo, Negros Occidental
  • Edmundo Piccio, judge of the Court of First Instance in Cebú
  • Ernesto Piccio, Sagay councilor
  • Vicente Mondéjar Piccio, Belison mayor
    • Vincent Bernard Hernández Piccio, Belison mayor
    • Christopher Hernández Piccio, Belison mayor
  • Eladio Piccio Araneta, Passi auxiliary justice of the peace
  • Marietta F. Piccio, LTO Dávao del Norte director
Padua FamilyPasay City
  • Rey Padua, Sr. – incumbent and outgoing councilor, 2nd district of Pasay City (1995?-2001?),2001-2006, 2007-2016
    • Irish Padua – former councilor (2001–2006, 2007-2010)
    • Aileen Padua-Lopez - incumbent and re-electionist councilor, 2nd District (2013-present)
Pimentel FamilyCagayan de Oro
  • Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. – 1971 Constitutional Convention delegate, mayor of Cagayan de Oro City (1980–1984), Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Cagayan de Oro City (1984–1986), Senator of the Philippines (1987–1992, 1998–2010)
    • Aquilino Pimentel III – National Youth Commission Commissioner for Mindanao (1996–1998), Senator of the Philippines (2011–present)
Pineda FamilyPampanga
  • Lilia Garcia Pineda – governor of Pampanga (2010–present), mayor of Lubao (1992–2004), former provincial board member
    • Dennis Garcia Pineda – vice-governor of Pampanga (2013–present), mayor of Lubao (2004–2010), former president of Pampanga's Mayors League of the Philippines
    • Mylene Pineda Cayabyab – mayor of Lubao (2010–present)
    • Yolanda Miranda Pineda – mayor of Santa Rita (2007–present)
Plaza FamilyAgusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Cagayan
  • Democrito Plaza (former governor 1992–1995)
  • Valentina Plaza (governor 1971–1988; 1998–2001)
    • Democrito Plaza II (mayor of Butuan City 1992–2001; 2004–2010)
    • Leonides Theresa Plaza (mayor of Butuan City 2001–2004)
    • Rodolfo Rodrigo Plaza (Congressman of Agusan del Sur 2001–2010)
    • Adolph Edward Plaza (governor of Agusan del Sur 2001–2007; 2010–present)
    • Ma. Valentina Plaza (governor of Agusan del Sur 2007–2010)
    • Randolph Plaza (former councilor of Butuan City)
    • Derick Plaza (incumbent councilor of Butuan City)
    • Charito "Ching" Plaza (former Congresswoman of the first district of Agusan del Norte)
Ponce Enrile FamilyCagayan

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Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Rama FamilyCebu, Davao del Sur
  • Vicente Rama (senator / mayor / Congressman)
  • Osmundo Rama (governor – Cebu)
  • Napoleon Rama (Constitutional Commission Floor Leader)
  • Eduardo L. Rama, Sr. (governor / Congressman – Agusan del Norte)
  • Enrique Rama (vice governor – Cebu)
  • Michael L. Rama (mayor / vice mayor / city councilor – Cebu)
  • Eduardo R. Rama, Jr. (city councilor – Cebu)
  • George Rama (city councilor / barangay chairman – Cebu)
  • Fernando Rama (city councilor – Cebu)
  • Haley Rama Sy (barangay councilor – Cebu)
  • Pancreasus Rama (barangay councilor – Cebu)
  • Edmundito N. Rama (vice mayor, Councillor – Kiblawan, Davao del Sur)
  • Edgar Rama (mayor – Poro, Cebu)
  • Ike Rama (barangay captain, Bisang, Cebu)
  • Vincent Rama (city councillor, Ormoc City)

Carl Jason Rama (new Mayor of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, 2016)

Ramos FamilyPangasinan
Rances FamilyCamarines Sur
  • Crisanto S. Rances – former Board Member (1988-1992), Vice Governor (1992-1995) and Board Member (1998-2004)
Recto FamilyBatangas
  • Claro M. Recto – (former senator 1945–1946;1953–1960 and representative of the 3rd District of Batangas 1919–1928)
    • Rafael R. Recto – (former Assemblyman, Batasang Pambansa 1984–1986), son of Claro M. Recto
      • Richard Recto – (former vice governor of Batangas 1995–2001; 2004–2007)
      • Ralph G. Recto – (former representative of the 4th District of the Philippines 1992–2001 current senator 2001–2007 and 2010–present), son of Rafael Recto
      • Vilma Santos Recto – (former mayor of Lipa, Batangas 1998–2007, current governor of Batangas 2007–present), wife of Ralph Recto
Remulla FamilyCavite
Revilla FamilyCavite
Reyes FamilyMarinduque
  • Damian J. Reyes (governor 1925–1929)
    • Edmundo M. Reyes, Sr. (former Commissioner of Immigration), son of Damian Reyes
    • Luisito M. Reyes, provincial vice governor (1980–1988), provincial governor (1988–1995), son of Damian Reyes
    • Remedios Reyes-Festin, mayor of Boac, Marinduque (1980–1986), daughter of Damian Reyes
    • Carmencita Reyes (Ongsiako) former Congresswoman 1987–1998, 2007–2010, former Assemblywoman 1978–1986, governor (1998–2007,2010–present), wife of Edmundo Sr.
      • Edmundo O. Reyes, Jr. – congressman (1998–2007), son of Edmundo Sr. and Carmencita
      • Regina Ongsiako Reyes – congresswoman (2013–present), daughter of Edmundo Sr. and Carmencita
Reyes FamilyPalawan
  • Don Francisco "Paquito" Reyes. municipal mayor of Coron during the Second World War.
  • Mario Reyes Sr. Son of Don Paquito. municipal mayor of Coron by appointment during the administration and presidency of H.E. Corazon C. Aquino.
  • Joel Tolentino Reyes. Son of Mario Reyes, Sr. provincial board member, then vice-governor of Palawan, then governor of Palawan with the untimely demise of Governor Salvador Socrates which he retained for the next three full terms.
  • Mario T. Reyes, Jr. Son of Mario Reyes, Sr. and brother to Gov. Joel T. Reyes. Sangguniang Bayan member of Coron, Palawan, then municipal vice-mayor, then municipal mayor of Coron, Palawan.
  • Clara Espiritu Reyes. Wife of Ex-Governor Joel T. Reyes. vice-governor of the Province of Palawan. current municipal mayor of Coron, Palawan.
Robredo FamilyCamarines Sur
Roco FamilyCamarines Sur
Rodriguez FamilyCagayan De Oro, Rizal
  • Isidro Rodriguez, former Governor of Rizal (1955-1986)
  • Rufus Rodriguez, Representative from 2nd District of Cagayan De Oro (2007-2016)
    • Maxie Rodriguez, Representative from 2nd District of Cagayan De Oro (2016-present)
Roman FamilyBataan
  • Antonino P. Roman – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's First District (1998–2007), Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary from 2010 to 2012
    • Herminia Roman – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's First District (2007–present)
Romualdez/Lopez FamilyLeyte
  • Don Francisco Lopez of Granada, Spain – Grand Patriarch and founder of the Lopez-Romualdez Clan of Leyte; Spanish friar and silversmith; founded Tolosa town in Leyte. He built the Pandacan Church in Manila where he served as parish priest, and installed the Santo Niño de Cebu as the patron of the parish. He owned vast tracts of land in Leyte and Manila, including the land where the Malacañang Park compound currently stands (the Bahay Pangarap, current residence of President Benigno S. Aquino III, is located within the same compound), until his grandchildren by his only daughter, Trinidad Lopez, donated it to the Philippine government.
  • Doña Trinidad Lopez-Romualdez (Romualdez line Matriarch)
  • Daniel Romualdez Sr. (Romualdez line Patriarch)
  • Fidel G. Romualdez – former councilor of Julita, Leyte, both run for mayor and vice mayor during 1992–2000 (His father is Gaudencio G. Romualdez a younger brother of Imelda Romualdez-Marcos – Philippine First Lady; Minister of Human Settlements; governor of Metro Manila; currently representative of Ilocos Norte). John Lorenz 'JOLO' Maat Romualdez Son of Fidel G. Romualdez, run for barangay councilor in Parang Marikina City 2013 SK Kagawad 2009-2010. Gma7 Artist/Host Walang tulugan with the mastershowman co host. Cielo De Angelina Teleserye
  • Don Antonio Lopez (Lopez line patriarch) – managed the Lopez family's vast coconut and abaca plantations in Leyte
    • Señor Gil Mendiola Lopez – engineer who oversaw building of bridges and roads across the Visayas and Mindanao, many of which are still used to this day
      • Captain Generoso Lopez – World War II veteran; captain of Philippine Airforce; one of the very first commercial pilots in the Philippines (Philippine Airlines); ran for governor of Leyte but, although leading in the surveys, backed out in favor of his cousin, Norberto Romualdez Jr.
          • Michael Acebedo Lopez – presenter on The Bottomline; 'The Outstanding Young Persons' of the World recipient (2007); former National Youth Commissioner; board member, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB); former delegate to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. A grandson of Caridad Duterte Del Mar- Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of Leyte, he is a member of the Lopez-Romualdez clan of Tacloban (Granada, Spain), the Del Mar family of Pari-an, Cebu, and the Acebedo family, known for the largest optical chain in the country.
          • Nina Rica Lopez Terol-Zialcita – writer and editor, president and deputy editor of ProPinoy.net; co-founder of Writer’s Block Philippines; former editor-in-chief of asianTraveler. Granddaughter of Caridad Duterte Del Mar- Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of Leyte, she is a member of the Lopez-Romualdez clan of Tacloban (Granada, Spain), the Del Mar family of Pari-an, Cebu.
          • Ena Marie Lopez Terol – photographer, granddaughter of Caridad Duterte Del Mar-Lopez of Cebu and Captain Generoso Lopez of Leyte, he is a member of the Lopez-Romualdez clan of Tacloban (Granada, Spain), and the Del Mar family of Pari-an, Cebu.
Romualdo FamilyCamiguin
  • Pedro Romualdo – Congressman (1987–2013)
    • Jurdin Jesus Romualdo – current governor (former Congressman; son of Pedro)
      • Maria Luisa Romualdo – current mayor of Mambajao, Camiguin (wife of Jurdin)
        • Xavier Jesus Romualdo – current Congressman, Camiguin (son of Jurdin)

[50]

Romulo FamilyQuezon City, Pasig and Valenzuela
  • Alberto Romulo – Assemblyman from Quezon City (1984–1986), Senator of the Philippines (1987–1998)
    • Roman Romulo – Congressman, Lone District of Pasig City (2010–present)
    • Shalani Soledad-Romulo – member of the Valenzuela city council from 2nd District (2004–2013)
Roxas FamilyCapiz
Roxas FamilyPasay City
  • Dr. Lito Roxas – former councilor,1st district (1998-2004), former congressman of Lone District of Pasay City (2007-2010)
    • Jenny Roxas - incumbent councilor, 1st district (2013–present)

S

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Salceda FamilyAlbay
  • Jesus Salceda, Sr. – mayor of Polangui, Albay
    • Jesus "Jesap" S. Salceda, Jr. – vice mayor of Polangui, Albay
      • Joey Salceda – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Albay's Third District (1998–2007), governor of Albay (2007–2016)
San Pedro FamilySan Jose del Monte, Bulacan
  • Rogelio San Pedro; mayor of San Jose del Monte, 1988–1991
    • Reynaldo "Rey" San Pedro; mayor of San Jose del Monte, 2010-; son of Rogelio[51]
    • Ricardo San Pedro; barangay captain, San Martin II, 2004–2013; son of Rogelioo[51]
    • Francisco San Pedro; second-cousin of Reynaldoo[51]
      • Thelma San Pedro; councilor, San Jose del Monte 2004–2013; wife of Franciscoo[51]
Santillan FamilyBatangas, Cavite, Manila, Antique, Albay, Pampanga
  • Lauro L. Santillan – Appointed Barangay Lieutenant(barangay chairman) Brgy. San Fernando, Malvar, Batangas/ municipal councilor c. 1950
    • Jose P. Santillan – Cavite 1973 Constitutional Convention Delegate
    • Errol T. Santillan – Antique candidate for provincial vice-governor 2010
    • Oscar Santillan – Legazpi city councilor 2010
    • Erwin "EJ" C. Santillan – 2010 Sanguniang Kabataan City of Manila 5th District Brgy.693 Zone 75
    • Jon Santillan Wong – candidate representative of the 3rd [Legislative District of Batangas] 2004; provincial board member 3rd District of Batangas 2001
    • Gregorio M. Santillan Sr. – elected mayor of San Simon, Pampanga 1953–1956
Saquilayan FamilyCavite
  • Homer Saquilayan – vice mayor of Imus, Cavite, 1998–2001, mayor of Imus, Cavite 2001-March 2004; June 2004-April 2007; June 2010-December 2011; March 18 – April 11, 2013
    • Edgardo T. Saquilayan – barangay captain, Bucandala, Imus, Cavite 2002–2013, city councilor of Imus, Cavite, 2013–present[52]
      • Edgardo D. Saquilayan, Jr. – City Public Information Officer, 2013–present[53]
Sarmiento FamilyBuenavista, Marinduque
  • Agaton Sarmiento, mayor
  • Ofelia Sarmiento Madrigal, mayor, granddaughter of Agaton
    • Russel Sarmiento Madrigal, barangay captain, mayor, son of Ofelia
  • Sergio Sarmiento Rey, councilor, nephew of Agaton
    • Felicismo P. Del Mundo, councilor, son-in-law of Sergio
    • Hannilee Rey Siena, councilor, granddaughter of Sergio
Singson/GaculaIlocos Sur
  • Chavit Singson – former governor
  • Eric Singson – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 9th, 10th, & 12th Congress
  • Grace G. Singson – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 11th Congress
  • Eric G. Singson, Jr. – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 15th Congress (2010–2013)
  • Allen G. Singson – mayor, City of Candon Ilocos Sur (2010–2013)
  • Ricardo Gacula – representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Sur, 2nd Congress (1949–1953), 3rd Congress (1953–1957)
  • George Ricardo Gacula – mayor, Taytay, Rizal (2004–2013)
  • Ryan Singson – governor of Ilocos Sur (2013–present)
  • Ronald Singson – representative of the 1st District Ilocos Sur (2010–2012, 2013–present)
Sinsuat FamilyMaguindanao
  • Datu Sinsuat Balabaran – appointed senator of Philippine Commonwealth (1934)
    • Mama Sinsuat – Commissioner
    • Blah Sinsuat – Maguindanao Delegate, 1935 Constitutional Convention, Congressman, Entire Province of Cotabato (North Cotabato, South Cotabato & Cotabato City), 2nd Congress of the Philippines, Speaker Pro Tempore during the Marcos Administration
    • Duma Sinsuat – governor, Cotabato Province (1942–1945)
    • Pidtukasan Sinsuat – mayor, Dinaig, Maguindanao (now Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality) (dates cannot be recalled)
    • Odin Sinsuat – mayor, Dinaig, Maguindanao (now Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality) (dates cannot be recalled)
    • Kused Sinsuat – board member, 1st District of Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
    • Ombra Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality (dates cannot be recalled), vice-mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality (2010–present)
    • Lester Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality (2001–present)
    • Bimbo Sinsuat – undefeated assemblyman, 1st District of Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled), vice governor, Maguindanao Province (2001–2004)
    • Roonie Sinsuat – Assemblyman, 1st District of Maguindanao (2001–2012) Speaker, Regional Assembly, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) (2004–2012)
    • Russman Sinsuat – board member, Province of Maguindanao (2001–2010)
    • Sandra Sinsuat-Sema – Congresswoman, 1st District of Maguindanao & Cotabato City (2010–present)
    • Mando Sinsuat – mayor, Cotabato City (1947–1967)
    • Michael "Datu Puti" Sinsuat – mayor (1963–1984), (1992–2001) president, League of the Municipalities of the Philippines, Maguindanao Chapter executive vice-president, League of the Municipalities of the Philippines, National Chapter
    • Israel Sinsuat – mayor, South Upi, Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
    • Michael "Baby Dats" Sinsuat – ABC chairman, Upi, Maguindanao (1992–2010)
    • Jaberael "Datu Jay" Sinsuat – board member, 1st District of Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
    • Jabaar Sinsuat – ABC chairman, South Upi, Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled), appointed mayor, South Upi, Maguindanao (dates cannot be recalled)
    • Fatima Sinsuat – mayor, Upi, Maguindanao (1980–1986), chairwoman, Philippine National Red Cross (2000–present)
    • Ibrahim Sinsuat – appointed mayor, Datu Blah Sinsuat Municipality (2006–2010)
    • Abdullah "Ugcog" Sinsuat – mayor, Upi, Maguindanao (1960–1963)
    • Mohammad "Unting" Sinsuat – appointed mayor, Upi. Maguindanao (1986–1987), mayor, Upi, Maguindanao (1987–1992)
    • Marcial Sinsuat – mayor, Datu Blah Sinsuat (2010–present)
    • Datu Nguda Sinsuat – chairman of barangay capiton, Dinaig (now Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality) (dates cannot recalled)
Sotto FamilyCebu, Quezon City and Parañaque
  • Filemon Sotto – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's Third District (1907–1909, 1909–1912, 1912–1916), former Senator of the Philippines (1916–1922)
    • Vicente Sotto – member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's Second District (1922–1925), Senator of the Philippines (1946–1950)
    • Tito Sotto – vice mayor of Quezon City (1988–1992), Senator of the Philippines (1992–1998, 1998–2004, 2010–present)
    • Val Sotto – councilor, 2nd district of Parañaque City (2004–2013)
    • Gian Sotto – councilor, 3rd District of Quezon City (2010–present)
    • Lala Sotto – councilor, 6th District of Quezon City (2013–present)
    • Wahoo Sotto – councilor, 2nd district of Parañaque City (2013–present)
Suarez FamilyQuezon
  • Don Miguel Suarez –
    • Danilo Suarez – representative, 3rd District of Quezon (1992–2001 and 2004–2013)
    • Aleta Suarez – representative, 3rd District of Quezon (2001–2004) and wife of Danilo
      • David "Jayjay" Suarez – governor, Quezon (2010–present); vice governor, Quezon (2004–2007)
      • Donaldo Suarez – provincial board member, Quezon
Sumulong FamilyRizal
  • Juan Sumulong: senator (1925–1935)
    • Lorenzo Sumulong: son of Juan;[54] representative, 2nd district, Rizal (1946–1949); senator (1954–1972)
      • Victor Sumulong: son of Lorenzo;[54] representative, lone district, Antipolo (1998–2001); representative, 2nd district, Antipolo (2001–2007); mayor, Antipolo (2007–2009)
      • Lorenzo Juan Sumulong III: grandson of Lorenzo; councilor, 2nd district, Antipolo (2009–2010)
    • Francisco Sumulong: son of Juan;[54] representative, 2nd district, Rizal (1957–1961; 1984–1986; 1987–1992)
      • Francisco Sumulong Jr.: son of Francisco; barangay captain, Dela Paz, Antipolo (2004–2007)
      • Cecilia Sumulong David: daughter of Francisco; Deputy secretary general, House of Representatives[55]
    • Emigdio Sumulong Tanjuatco, Jr.: grandson of Juan;[55][56] representative, 2nd district, Rizal (1984–1986; 1987–1998)
      • Emigdio Tanjuatco III: son of Emigdio Jr.; provincial board member, 2nd provincial district, Rizal (2013- )[57]
    • Demetria Sumulong, daughter of Juan, was not a politician

T

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Tan FamilySamar
  • Milagrosa Tan – board member, 2nd District of Samar (1998); governor of Samar (2001-2004-2007); representative, 2nd District of Samar (2010-2013-2016)
    • Sharee Ann Tee Tan – representative, 2nd District of Samar (2007); governor of Samar (2010-2013-2016), daughter
    • Stephen James Tee Tan – vice governor of Samar (2010-2013-2016), son
Tañada FamilyQuezon
Teves Family /Pinili Clan Negros Oriental and Muntinlupa
  • Hermino G. Teves – former governor, former Congressman 3rd district
    • Gary Teves – former Congressman −3rd district, governor – Negros Oriental, Secretary of Finance of the Philippines
    • Henry Pryde Teves – Congressman – 3rd district
    • Dandan Teves Leon – Councillor – Dumaguete City
    • Don Julian Teves – former governor
    • Melchor Teves – former Councillor – 1st district of Muntinlupa
    • Danny Henry Teves – Punong Barangay, Putatan, Muntinlupa City
    • Ringo Teves – Councillor – 1st district of Muntinlupa
    • Phanie Teves – Councillor – 1st district of Muntinlupa
    • Annalie Teves – barangay councilor, Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City
    • Danilo R. Teves – barangay captain, Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa City
    • Enrique Teves Villanueva- Mayor of Bais, Governor of Negros Oriental, Congressman
    • Bindoy Teves Villanueva-Mayor of Bais, Governor of Negros Oriental, Congressman,Senator, Secretary of Labor
    • Mercedes Teves Goni- Mayor of Bais City 2013-2018
Tiangco FamilyNavotas
  • Toby Tiangco, former mayor (1998–1999, 2000, 2001–2010 ), current representative (since 2010 )
  • John Rey Tiangco, current mayor (since 2010 )
Tolentino FamilyCavite
  • Francis Tolentino – former Tagaytay city mayor (1995–2004)/MMDA chairman (2010–present)
  • Abraham Tolentino – former Tagaytay city mayor (2004–2013)/representative of Cavite's 7th District (2013–present)
  • Agnes Tolentino, current Tagaytay city mayor (2013–present)
Ty FamilySurigao del Sur

(mother, children and grandchildren)

  • Doña Adela Serra-Ty (mayor / governor)
    • Don Mario Serra-Ty (mayor / Assemblyman / Congressman / chair. committee on Health in the house of representatives / Author of Republic Act No. 7901 which created Caraga Region on February 25, 1995), son of Adela
    • Felicidad Ty-Pimentel (vice-governor / governor), daughter of Adela
      • Marybeth Ty-Delgado (vice-mayor / mayor)
      • Vicente Ty-Pimentel (mayor / governor), son of Felicidad
      • Johnny Ty-Pimentel (vice-governor), son of Felicidad
      • Alexander Ty-Pimentel (vice-mayor / mayor), son of Felicidad
      • Larry Ty-Montesclaros (provincial board member)

U

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Umali FamilyNueva Ecija, Oriental Mindoro and Lipa, Batangas
  • Alfonso Umali, Sr. - governor of Oriental Mindoro (1968-1980)
    • Alfonso Umali Jr. - 2nd District congressman (2001-2010), governor of Oriental Mindoro (2010 - present)
    • Reynaldo Umali - 2nd District congressman (2010-present)
  • Aurelio "Oyie" Matias Umali – governor of Nueva Ecija (2007–present), Congressman of the 3rd District of Nueva Ecija (2001–2007)
    • Czarina Domingo-Umali – Congressman of the 3rd District of Nueva Ecija (2007–present)
      • Reuben L. Umali – mayor of Lipa City 1992–2001
Uy FamilyCompostela Valley, Isabela and Zamboanga del Norte
  • Jose Uy (mayor / vice-mayor 1960s–1970s Gamu Isabela)
  • Tomas Tobon Uy (mayor 1980s–1990s Gamu Isabela)
    • Edwin Uy (Congressman 2nd district / 2001–2010)
    • Nestor M. Uy (Brgy. Kagawad/ ABC president, barangay captain/ councilor 2007–2013/ mayor present Gamu Isabela)
    • Arnel Uy Ty (Partylist Congressman LPGMA 2010–present)
      • Carlito Uy (vice-mayor 1989–1992 Burgos Isabela)
      • William T. Uy (mayor 2010–present Aurora Isabela)
      • Charlton L. Uy (councilor 2010–2013/ mayor present Cabatuan Isabela)
      • Antonio J. Uy (councilor 2010–present Ilagan Isabela)
      • Christopher Uy (vice-mayor 2010–present Tumauini Isabela)
      • Arthur Uy (councilor 2007–2013 Gamu Isabela)
  • Roberto Yu Uy – former mayor (1998–2007) Dipolog City governor 2013–present Zamboanga del Norte
  • Evelyn Tang-Uy – mayor (2007–present) Dipolog City
    • Roberto T. Uy Jr. – mayor (2013–present) Polanco Zamboanga del Norte
    • Kenny Val Uy Ong – councilor (2007–present) Dipolog City
    • Arturo T. Uy – board member 2nd District of Compostela Valley (2004–2007 ) governor 2007-present Compostela Valley
    • Jayvee Tyron L. Uy – board member 2nd District of Compostela Valley 2013–present

V

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Violago FamilyNueva Ecija
  • Eleuterio Rueda Violago – Congressman of the 2nd district of Nueva Ecija (1992–1998, 2001–2007), mayor of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (1986)
    • Alex Sobrepeña Belena – mayor of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (2001–2007)
    • Marivic Violago Belena (Wife of Alex S. Belena) – mayor of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija (2007–2016)
    • Joseph Gilbert F. Violago – Congressman of the 2nd district of Nueva Ecija (2007–2016)
    • Mikki S. Violago (Wife of Joseph Gilbert F. Violago) - Congressman of the 2nd district of Nueva Ecija (2016-present)
Villafuerte FamilyCamarines Sur
  • Mariano Villafuerte Sr. – former representative of the 1st District of Camarines Sur 1928–1934, governor of Camarines Sur 1942–1945
    • Luis Villafuerte – Assemblyman from Camarines Sur 1984–1986, governor of Camarines Sur 1995–2004, representative of the 2nd District of Camarines Sur 2004–2010, representative of the 3rd District of Camarines Sur 2010–2013
    • Mariano Villafuerte Jr. – vice mayor of Naga City 1960–1963
    • Luis Raymond Villafuerte – governor of Camarines Sur (2004–2013), son
    • Migz Villafuerte – governor of Camarines Sur (2013–present), grandson
Villarreal FamilyCapiz

Y

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Yap FamilyTarlac
  • Jose "Aping" Yap, Sr; mayor of Victoria, Tarlac, 1951–1955; congressman, second district of Tarlac; governor, Tarlac, 1998–2007
    • Victor Yap; governor, Tarlac, 2007-; mayor, Victoria, Tarlac, 1988–1998; son of Aping[58]
    • Susan Yap-Sulit; congressman, second district of Tarlac; daughter of Aping[58]
    • Jose Yap, Jr; mayor, San Jose, Tarlac; son of Aping[58]
Ynares FamilyRizal
  • Casimiro Ynares Sr. – Binangonan mayor from 1952 to 1956. Father of Casimiro Jr., Cesar and Cecilio.
    • Casimiro "Ito" Ynares Jr. – governor of Rizal Province from 1992–2001 then from 2004–2007/ Also served as Binangonan mayor in 1971 and was unchallenged for 15 years because no elections were conducted after President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972/ Served as the municipality's mayor once more in 1988./ Father of incumbent Rizal Governor Casimiro Ynares III.
      • Rebecca "Nini" Alcantara-Ynares – Wife of Casimiro Ynares Jr. and was the first and only woman Rizal governor from 2001–2004 / Set to reclaim her former post as she vies for the gubernatorial race against independent candidates Ana Mariela Bush and Esteban Salonga in the 2013 elections.
      • Casimiro "Junjun" Ynares III – Son of former Rizal governors Casimiro "Ito" Ynares Jr. and Rebecca "Nini" Alcantara-Ynares/ On his third and last consecutive term as governor (2007–2013)/ Married to Andrea Bautista, sister of Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr whose family is also politically entrenched in Cavite province/ Junjun is also running in Antipolo City's mayoral race against incumbent mayor Danilo Leyble in the 2013 elections.
    • Cecilio "Boyet" Ynares – Another son of Casimiro Sr./ incumbent mayor of Binangonan, elected in 2007 elections/ Running for his third consecutive term.
    • Cesar M. Ynares – Also a son of Casimiro Sr./ Won unopposed as Binangonan mayor for three consecutive elections – in 1998, 2001, and in 2004.

Z

Family nameCity/ProvinceFamily members
Ziga FamilyAlbay
  • Venancio Ziga – former governor of Albay (1946–1951), former Congressman of Albay's First District (1961–1969)
    • Lorenzo Ziga – former Congressman of Albay's First District (1949–1956)
    • Tecla San Andres Ziga – former Congresswoman of Albay's First District (1956–1961), former Senator of the Philippines (1963–1969)
    • Victor Ziga – former Assemblyman from Albay (1984–1986), former Senator of the Philippines (1987–1992)
    • Ricky Ziga – former board member of Albay (2010–2013)
Zubiri FamilyBukidnon
  • Jose Ma. R. Zubiri, Jr. – incumbent governor of Bukidnon
    • Juan Miguel Zubiri – senator [2007–2011, resigned post due to allegations of poll fraud]; son of Jose Ma. R. Zubiri, Jr.
    • Jose Zubiri III – representative, 3rd District of Bukidnon
    • Ignacio W. Zubiri – incumbent mayor of the city of Malaybalay.

See also

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